Today’s Headlines – 3/4/11
March 4, 2011By Transportation for America
The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Scott on high-speed rail, prompting federal officials to move toward reallocating the funds. (St. Petersburg Times)
The federal transportation bill is also a health care bill, argues UCLA’s Dr. Richard Jackson. (Streetsblog LA)
Senator Kent Conrad, the North Dakota Democrat who chairs the Budget Committee, said the nation’s infrastructure needs a reboot and high-speed rail is a key component. (San Francisco Chronicle)
With the nation’s transportation law extended again until September, truckers are hoping to finally get a long-term reauthorization. (Fleet Owner)
And, the White House proposed $6.5 billion in additional spending cuts, as Democrats struggled to unify around a budget position. (WP, Politico)
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